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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.54, 34,772.13 and 13,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.54, 34,772.13 and 13,867.44 is: 19,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.54 : 34,772.13 = 13,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.54/34,772.13 = 13,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.54x = 34,772.13 × 13,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.54x = 482,200,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,200,426.45/25,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.81

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